Strongback traveling clamp

摘要

A modified strongback (10) for laying pipeline offshore that utilizes a movable clamp (16). One end of the strongback (12) is modified to include a travel mechanism (22). A pipe clamp (16) is mounted on the travel mechanism (22) to allow movement of the clamp (16) as necessary to accommodate different pipe joint lengths. A mechanism for locking the clamp (16) in the desired position is provided on the strongback (12).